Bourns 3296W Series Trimmer Potentiometer from Mexico
The Bourns 3296W is a precision multiturn cermet trimmer potentiometer used for fine-tuning circuits in audio equipment and instrumentation. It features a 25-turn adjustment with resistance values from 10 ohms to 2 megohms, classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as a variable resistor other than heating types. This falls into 'other' variable resistors including potentiometers per heading 8533.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify resistance value and tolerance specs match declaration to avoid reclassification as fixed resistors under 8533.10
• Include technical datasheets showing variable adjustment mechanism for CBP review
• Ensure packaging labels wattage rating (typically under 2W) to confirm non-heating resistor status